Resistance Band Standing Hip Abduction
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The standing hip abduction with a resistance band focuses on strengthening the hip abductors and stabilizing the pelvis. This exercise is great for improving hip stability and is often used in rehabilitation and athletic training.
How to do it
- Place a resistance band around your thighs, just above the knees.
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent.
- Keep your core engaged and chest lifted.
- Move your right leg out to the side against the band's resistance, keeping the other leg stable.
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Medius Tensor Fasciae Latae
Secondary Gluteus Minimus Obliques Quadriceps